1. Schools to reopen after October 15: Education Ministry issues SOP
The Union Ministry of Education on Monday issued guidelines for reopening of schools after October 15 during the Unlock 5 phase. The guidelines have been issued in accordance with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL). As per the guidelines, schools and coaching institutions can open in a graded manner after October 15.
2. Security of Hathras victim's family tightened
The security of the family of the Dalit woman who died a fortnight after being allegedly gangraped in Hathras district has been tightened and her brother has been provided with two gunners, a senior Uttar Pradesh government official said Monday. In the village, 12-15 PAC personnel have been deployed for '24-hour security' of the family, Hathras police said, adding that two security men have been deployed for the brother.
3. Punjab farmers petition Supreme Court against farm laws
Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lakhowal) of Punjab on Monday moved the Supreme court against three Farm Acts. The Union filed a 400-page petition against the acts. The three farm bills -- The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020 were signed by the President of India and notified by Law Ministry.
4. Kerala gold smuggling case: Swapna Suresh granted bail
Kerala gold smuggling case, key accused, Swapna Suresh was granted bail by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kochi as the customs did not file charge sheet in the case even after 60 days. However, she will not be released from the jail as she is accused in the case registered by NIA.
5. Rs 20,000 crore compensation cess to be disbursed to states: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the press conference on the 42nd GST council meeting Monday Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says that Rs 20,000 crore compensation cess to be disbursed to states. Also, the Finance Secretary said that GST Council exempts satellite launch services by ISRO, Antrix. Finance Minister said GST Council decides to extend compensation cess beyond June 2022.
